Small Animal Science
Ongoing Resources:
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides). Words of the Day One (PDF). Words Of the Day Two (PDF).
SAE: SAE Opportunities at MHS (GDoc). SAE Reflection (GDoc).
Book: Book Report Rubric/Guide (GDoc). Project List (Link).
Quizlet: Study Material (Link). Vet Tools Video (Link).
Zoom: Virtual Learning Zoom Room (Link).
American Veterinary Medical Association: Brochures & Information (Link).
Animal Terminology (Link). Vet Prefix Terms (Link). Vet Root Terms (Link). Vet Suffix Terms (Link). Vet Abbreviations (Link).
Bingo Baker (Link).
Week One - 4/4-4/5 & 4/8-4/12
Class Introduction. Syllabus (PDF). Who Are You/Background Activity (PDF). Be More Dog Video (Link). Happier Pre-Write Video (Link).
3 Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link). Supervised Agricultural Experience (Link).
Small Animal History. Cat Family Evolution Video (Link).
Small Animal Importance. Animal Ownership Statistics (Link). Pet Ownership Industry Video (Link). $72 Billion Dollar Pet Industry Video (Link).
Where to Obtain a Pet. Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Student Research on Pet Selection (Google Doc).
Choosing A Pet. Introductory Video (Link). What Pet Should I Get Audiobook (Link). PetSmart Tip Video (Link). Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Doggie In the Window Video Clip (Link).
Benefits of Animal Ownership. CNN Article Example (Link). Kitten Box Stress Relief (Video Link). Service Animal Reserach (GDoc).
Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT). Presentation Rubric (Doc). Terminology Chart BLANK (Doc). Terminology Key (Doc).
SAE Ideas (LINK).
Week Two - 4/15-4/19
Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT). Presentation Rubric (Doc).
Vet Terminology. Terminology Pre-Test (Link). Vet Terms Intro Notes (GSlides). Vet Terms Abbreviations (GSlides). Basics (PPT). Practice Scenarios (Doc). Review Game (GSlides).
Animal Welfare/Rights. Personal Survey (GDocs). Intro Video 1st 19 min (Link). Worksheet for Video (GDoc). Debate Format (Doc). Debate Topics (Doc). Debate Rubric (Link to PDF). Discussion Example Video (Link). Humane Watch (Link). PETA (Link). Debate Peer Reflection (GDoc). Intro Notes (PPT).
Euthanasia. Writing Prompts (GDoc).
Sanitation. Student Worksheet (GDoc). Lesson Plan (GDoc).
Week Three - 4/22-4/26 GRADE CHECKS
Animal Welfare/Rights. Online Learning Reflection (GSlides). Choice Board (GDoc).
Animal Experimentation. Reflection Prompts (GDoc). UW-Madison School of Vet Medicine (Link).
Flight Zones. Intro Notes (GSlides). How to Animals See Video (Link). Blind Spot Definition (Link).
Restraint. Notes (GSlides). Basic Animal Care Video (Link).
Restraint. Notes (GSlides). Restraint Notetaking Guide (Doc). Restraint Lab (Doc). Photo Resource (PDF Link).
Test. Wonderopolis (Link). SciShow Video to preview for Monday (Link). Restraint Video (Link).
Week Four - 4/29-5/3
Koch's Postulates. Intro Video (Link).
Zoonoses. Chapter 7 & 8 of Textbook. Zoonose Notes (PPT). SciShow Video. (Link). Zoonotic Diseases Fact Sheet (Link). Review (GDoc). Parasitology Challenge (GDoc).
Common Animal Diseases. Review-Matching (Doc). Disease Chart.(Doc).
Parasites. Heartworm Video (Link). Parasites List (PDF). Parasites Video (Link). Parasite Under a Scope Video (Link).
First Aid Kits. Project Rubric (GDoc). Vet Tools/Materials List (PDF). Vet Tools Review Example (PPT). Vet Tools Review -Quizlet Example (Link). Vet 1st Aid Video (Link). Vaccinations Video (Link).
Bandaging. Notes (GSlides). Video Example 1 (Link). Bandage Video 2. (Link). Bandaging Lab
Week Five - 5/6-5/10
Physical Exams Notes. 7 Steps to a Physical Reading (PDF). Health Exam Video (Link). Powerpoint Notes (PDF). Temperature in Rabbits Video (Link). Checking Dog's Ears Video (Link). Teeth Care Video (Link). Vitals Video (Link).
Physical Exams Assessment. Physical Exam Sheet to Fill Out and Upload (Doc).How to Make Your Video Guide (GDoc).
Stitches/Sutures. Introductory Notes. (PPT). Lesson Plan (Link). Interrupted Sutures (Video Link). Continuous Sutures (Video Link). Purse String Suture (Video Link). Quick Reference Guide (PDF). Traditional Suture Lab (Word). Online Suture Lab (GSlides).
Review and Test.
Week Six - 5/13-5/17 GRADE CHECKS
Vaccinations & Medication. How Vaccines Work TED Video - watch and click THINK to do review questions (Link). Intro Video - watch and think about where errors could happen in human and animal health (Link). Administering Medications Reading - Read and take notes (PDF). Filling Meds Video (Link).
Medications- Medication Notes (GSlides). Dose Worksheet (PDF). Lab Directions (Doc). Blank Labels (Doc). Prescription Scenarios (PDF). Prescriptions Scenarios Key (PDF). Filling Prescriptions Video (Link).
Injections. Injection Video Demo (Link). Injection Notes (GSlides). Injection Demo With Mrs. Propson (Video Link). Lab Packet (Doc.) IV Injection Lab (GSlides). IM Video (Link). SQ Video (Link). Filling a Syringe (Link). Filling a syringe 2 (Link).
Week Seven - 5/20-5/24
Animal Nutrition. Dog Feeds Notes (PPT). How to Read a Pet Food Label (Link). Pet Food Analysis Lab (GDoc). Pet Obseity Analysis (GDoc). Holiday Health Hazards (Link). Online Pet Treat Cookbook (GSlides). Pet Food Eval (GDoc). Ingredient Definitions (GDoc).
Grooming. Grooming Intro (GSlides). Grooming for Dummies Cheat Sheet (Link). PetSmart Video 1 (Link). PetSmart Video 2 (Link). Grooming Lab - Create a "GROOMING HOW TO" Video - Piktochart - or Canva and share
Cats. Breed Selector (Link). Cat Documentary (Link). Cat Breed Video (Link). Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Cat Breeds (GSlides).
Week Eight - 5/28-5/31
Dogs. Create A Toy Extra Credit (Doc). Genetics Controversy Video (Link). Video Reflection (GDoc).
Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Dog Breeds (GSlides). Dog Breed Video (Link). AKC Groups (GSlides). Dog Breed Chart (Link).
Background on AKC Registration (Doc). Changes to dog breeds video (Link). Jamboard (Link). Reflection (GSlides). Vet Skills Demo Test (GDoc).
Week Nine - 6/3-6/6 FINALS
Expert Presentations. Rubric (GDoc). Small Mammal ID Video (Link). Reptile ID Video (Link). Rabbit ID Video (Link). Bird ID (Video).
SAE Presentations. Presentation Rubric (GDoc). Audience Guide (GDoc).
Additional/Enrichment Assignments:
Book Report Rubric/Guide (Doc). Project List (Link).
Careers: Video Link One (Link). Twitter Template (Link).
Related Video Instruction Links: Vets On Call. --- Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER. --- VET School --- Pets 101! --- World's Oddest Couples
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides). Words of the Day One (PDF). Words Of the Day Two (PDF).
SAE: SAE Opportunities at MHS (GDoc). SAE Reflection (GDoc).
Book: Book Report Rubric/Guide (GDoc). Project List (Link).
Quizlet: Study Material (Link). Vet Tools Video (Link).
Zoom: Virtual Learning Zoom Room (Link).
American Veterinary Medical Association: Brochures & Information (Link).
Animal Terminology (Link). Vet Prefix Terms (Link). Vet Root Terms (Link). Vet Suffix Terms (Link). Vet Abbreviations (Link).
Bingo Baker (Link).
Week One - 4/4-4/5 & 4/8-4/12
Class Introduction. Syllabus (PDF). Who Are You/Background Activity (PDF). Be More Dog Video (Link). Happier Pre-Write Video (Link).
3 Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link). Supervised Agricultural Experience (Link).
Small Animal History. Cat Family Evolution Video (Link).
Small Animal Importance. Animal Ownership Statistics (Link). Pet Ownership Industry Video (Link). $72 Billion Dollar Pet Industry Video (Link).
Where to Obtain a Pet. Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Student Research on Pet Selection (Google Doc).
Choosing A Pet. Introductory Video (Link). What Pet Should I Get Audiobook (Link). PetSmart Tip Video (Link). Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Doggie In the Window Video Clip (Link).
Benefits of Animal Ownership. CNN Article Example (Link). Kitten Box Stress Relief (Video Link). Service Animal Reserach (GDoc).
Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT). Presentation Rubric (Doc). Terminology Chart BLANK (Doc). Terminology Key (Doc).
SAE Ideas (LINK).
Week Two - 4/15-4/19
Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT). Presentation Rubric (Doc).
Vet Terminology. Terminology Pre-Test (Link). Vet Terms Intro Notes (GSlides). Vet Terms Abbreviations (GSlides). Basics (PPT). Practice Scenarios (Doc). Review Game (GSlides).
Animal Welfare/Rights. Personal Survey (GDocs). Intro Video 1st 19 min (Link). Worksheet for Video (GDoc). Debate Format (Doc). Debate Topics (Doc). Debate Rubric (Link to PDF). Discussion Example Video (Link). Humane Watch (Link). PETA (Link). Debate Peer Reflection (GDoc). Intro Notes (PPT).
Euthanasia. Writing Prompts (GDoc).
Sanitation. Student Worksheet (GDoc). Lesson Plan (GDoc).
Week Three - 4/22-4/26 GRADE CHECKS
Animal Welfare/Rights. Online Learning Reflection (GSlides). Choice Board (GDoc).
Animal Experimentation. Reflection Prompts (GDoc). UW-Madison School of Vet Medicine (Link).
Flight Zones. Intro Notes (GSlides). How to Animals See Video (Link). Blind Spot Definition (Link).
Restraint. Notes (GSlides). Basic Animal Care Video (Link).
Restraint. Notes (GSlides). Restraint Notetaking Guide (Doc). Restraint Lab (Doc). Photo Resource (PDF Link).
Test. Wonderopolis (Link). SciShow Video to preview for Monday (Link). Restraint Video (Link).
- Extra Restraint Techniques. Cephalic Venipuncture Infographic (PDF). Feline Femoral Venipuncture Infographic (PDF). Gauze Muzzle Infographic (PDF). Lateral Saphenous Venipuncture (PDF).
Week Four - 4/29-5/3
Koch's Postulates. Intro Video (Link).
Zoonoses. Chapter 7 & 8 of Textbook. Zoonose Notes (PPT). SciShow Video. (Link). Zoonotic Diseases Fact Sheet (Link). Review (GDoc). Parasitology Challenge (GDoc).
Common Animal Diseases. Review-Matching (Doc). Disease Chart.(Doc).
Parasites. Heartworm Video (Link). Parasites List (PDF). Parasites Video (Link). Parasite Under a Scope Video (Link).
First Aid Kits. Project Rubric (GDoc). Vet Tools/Materials List (PDF). Vet Tools Review Example (PPT). Vet Tools Review -Quizlet Example (Link). Vet 1st Aid Video (Link). Vaccinations Video (Link).
Bandaging. Notes (GSlides). Video Example 1 (Link). Bandage Video 2. (Link). Bandaging Lab
Week Five - 5/6-5/10
Physical Exams Notes. 7 Steps to a Physical Reading (PDF). Health Exam Video (Link). Powerpoint Notes (PDF). Temperature in Rabbits Video (Link). Checking Dog's Ears Video (Link). Teeth Care Video (Link). Vitals Video (Link).
Physical Exams Assessment. Physical Exam Sheet to Fill Out and Upload (Doc).How to Make Your Video Guide (GDoc).
Stitches/Sutures. Introductory Notes. (PPT). Lesson Plan (Link). Interrupted Sutures (Video Link). Continuous Sutures (Video Link). Purse String Suture (Video Link). Quick Reference Guide (PDF). Traditional Suture Lab (Word). Online Suture Lab (GSlides).
Review and Test.
Week Six - 5/13-5/17 GRADE CHECKS
Vaccinations & Medication. How Vaccines Work TED Video - watch and click THINK to do review questions (Link). Intro Video - watch and think about where errors could happen in human and animal health (Link). Administering Medications Reading - Read and take notes (PDF). Filling Meds Video (Link).
Medications- Medication Notes (GSlides). Dose Worksheet (PDF). Lab Directions (Doc). Blank Labels (Doc). Prescription Scenarios (PDF). Prescriptions Scenarios Key (PDF). Filling Prescriptions Video (Link).
Injections. Injection Video Demo (Link). Injection Notes (GSlides). Injection Demo With Mrs. Propson (Video Link). Lab Packet (Doc.) IV Injection Lab (GSlides). IM Video (Link). SQ Video (Link). Filling a Syringe (Link). Filling a syringe 2 (Link).
- OPTIONAL. Restraint/Injection Practice Quiz (PDF). Species/Breed List for Vet Skills Contest ID List (PDF). Drug, Disease and Dissection Reading (PDF). Injections & Farm Animals NPR (Link) Lab (PDF).
Week Seven - 5/20-5/24
Animal Nutrition. Dog Feeds Notes (PPT). How to Read a Pet Food Label (Link). Pet Food Analysis Lab (GDoc). Pet Obseity Analysis (GDoc). Holiday Health Hazards (Link). Online Pet Treat Cookbook (GSlides). Pet Food Eval (GDoc). Ingredient Definitions (GDoc).
Grooming. Grooming Intro (GSlides). Grooming for Dummies Cheat Sheet (Link). PetSmart Video 1 (Link). PetSmart Video 2 (Link). Grooming Lab - Create a "GROOMING HOW TO" Video - Piktochart - or Canva and share
Cats. Breed Selector (Link). Cat Documentary (Link). Cat Breed Video (Link). Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Cat Breeds (GSlides).
- OPTIONAL. ID for CDEs List (PDF). Cats 101 Breed Videos (Link). Cat Facts (Doc). Cat Reading (Link). Chimera Cats (Video Link). Health Poster Requirements (Doc). Cat Breeds (PPT).
Week Eight - 5/28-5/31
Dogs. Create A Toy Extra Credit (Doc). Genetics Controversy Video (Link). Video Reflection (GDoc).
Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Dog Breeds (GSlides). Dog Breed Video (Link). AKC Groups (GSlides). Dog Breed Chart (Link).
Background on AKC Registration (Doc). Changes to dog breeds video (Link). Jamboard (Link). Reflection (GSlides). Vet Skills Demo Test (GDoc).
- OPTIONAL. House Training Puppy Tips (Video). Marley and Me Paper option two. Common Health Concern. Article 1. Article 2. Dog Breed Chart (Link).
Week Nine - 6/3-6/6 FINALS
Expert Presentations. Rubric (GDoc). Small Mammal ID Video (Link). Reptile ID Video (Link). Rabbit ID Video (Link). Bird ID (Video).
- Rabbits - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link).
- Gerbils - 2020 Presentation (Link).
- Ferrets - 2020 Presentation (Link). Ferrets 101 Video (Link).
- Chinchillas - 2020 Presentation (Link).
- Snakes - 2020 Presentation (Link).
- Sugar Gliders - 2020 Presentation (Link).
- Turtles/Tortoises/Terrapins
- Hamsters - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link).
- Rats/Mice - Mouse 2019 Poster (Photo).
- Pet Birds - 2020 Presentation (Link).
- Hedgehogs - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link).
- Pet Fish - 2023 Presentation (Link).
- Guinea Pigs - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link).
- Iguanas/Lizards - 2020 Presentation (Link). PetSmart Reptile How To Video (Link).
SAE Presentations. Presentation Rubric (GDoc). Audience Guide (GDoc).
Additional/Enrichment Assignments:
Book Report Rubric/Guide (Doc). Project List (Link).
Careers: Video Link One (Link). Twitter Template (Link).
Related Video Instruction Links: Vets On Call. --- Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER. --- VET School --- Pets 101! --- World's Oddest Couples